| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $204.75 | 5.302% | $215.6058 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.47 | 10.233% | $17.053 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 7.710% | $253.7432 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.80 | 3.627% | $88.912 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.90 | 6.593% | $267.4418 | $267.44 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.42 | 7.407% | $258.2279 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.59 | 12.646% | $61.4935 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.51 | $1,162.4772 | $1,162.47 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.40 | |